Citalopram Alternatives Compared
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Citalopram may be used to treat depression and off-label to treat other conditions such as anxiety and OCD. Side effects such as insomnia, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, and increased sweating may... View more |
Sertraline is an effective antidepressant with less potential for drowsiness than other antidepressants. Prescribed for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder,... View more |
Celexa is an effective antidepressant but it may cause more side effects than other SSRIs, such as escitalopram. 20 mg/day is the maximum recommended dosage for seniors older than 60 years, people... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, nausea, insomnia, diaphoresis. See the full citalopram side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dyspepsia, fatigue, insomnia, loose stools, nausea, tremor, headache, paresthesia, anorexia, decreased libido, delayed ejaculation, diaphoresis, ejaculation failure, xerostomia. See the full sertraline side effects document. |
Common side effects include: drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, nausea, insomnia, diaphoresis. See the full Celexa side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Celexa prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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| Celexa | Zoloft |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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35 hours |
66 hours |
35 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 665 drugs are known to interact with citalopram:
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A total of 619 drugs are known to interact with sertraline:
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A total of 665 drugs are known to interact with Celexa:
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First Approval Date |
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July 17, 1998 |
December 30, 1991 |
July 17, 1998 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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